Carlos Colina and the Straight Up Blues Band

Check these guys out…they love to play and “play nice” as well…always looking to musically say the right thing…always striving to tastefully say it…their diversified song list remains true to the music with a contemporary feel…entertaining, sensitive and dynamic…the band has performed as a unit or individually with some serious artists…people like Steve Guyger, Detroit Junior, Carl Weathersby, Paul deLay, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Bob Margolin and many more!

Here’s what some people are saying:

Carlos Colina is the classic Blues front man. His style, his voice, his moves, all shout Chicago Blues. A true Blues harp player with a voice that compliments the lyrics he sings. His love of the music radiates when he is on stage. Watch out, here comes Carlos Colina and "The Straight Up Blues Band"!

Melanie Thiel, Mel's Freeform Café, 91.9 FM WNTI

“Steeped in the traditions of Chicago and schooled in the "West Coast" sound, Carlos Colina & The Straight Up Blues Band swing with authority as one of the area's TOP bands who ply their trade in this genre!”

David Grogan, Music Director Emeritus Blues “Across The Tracks” WFDU 89.1FM

“West Coast swing with an East Coast edge. Non-stop, tasteful grooves from 4 guys who can really play their instruments with vigor. Carlos Colina and his Straight Up Blues Band is a guaranteed good time for Blues heads and foot stompers everywhere!

Mike Moss, Promoter Blues 2000 &…Festival

“Carlos Colina and Straight Up is leagues ahead of many more recognized acts...they have the talent and the enthusiasm that leaves crowds in a frenzy wherever they perform...these guys are a class act all their own”

John Muller, United Jersey Blues Network president emeritus